I wonder if Apple should split macOS into two separate operating systems, instead of simply making macOS touch capable. Make one OS for touch operated MacBook laptops with touchscreens, and one for mouse operated Mac desktops with monitors.
What
- Split macOS in two, maybe renamed MacOS and MacBookOS
- Like current iOS and iPadOS, MacOS and MacBookOS have similar apps
- Make MacBookOS a touch first UI for laptop MacBooks, and later iPads too
- Keep MacOS a mouse first UI for desktop Macs, and also iMacs and servers
- Force allow all iPadOS and iOS apps to work only on MacBookOS, but not MacOS
- Make any iPads that are 11" or larger and all MacBooks both use MacBookOS
Why
- iPads become more powerful by having the full power of MacBookOS
- MacBooks become more useful with touch iPad and iOS apps on MacBookOS
- iPads and MacBooks come with powerful MacBookOS, giving people option
- People have option of the all-in-one MacBook laptop or modular iPad tablet
- The most popular segment of "portable computers" are merged into one OS
- Apple Vision replaces the iPad as an entertainment device that can do work too
2024-08-23
- Maybe eventually rename all iPads that are 11" or larger to MacPad
- Maybe allow either MacBookOS or iPadOS to be installed on MacPads